Anahuac is 0-10 against Buna since January of 2021 but things could change on Tuesday. A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Anahuac Panthers face off against the Buna Cougars at 5:30 p.m.
Anahuac is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 13th straight game dating back to last season on Tuesday. They had to suffer through a 55-5 loss at the hands of East Chambers. The Panthers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-1.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Buna). Everything went their way against Kirbyville on Tuesday as Buna made off with a 61-40 victory. Given the Cougars' advantage in MaxPreps' Texas basketball rankings (they are ranked 545th, while the Wildcats are ranked 1222nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Anahuac better keep an eye on Brynn Branch. She was instrumental in Buna's win, putting up 18 points and four steals. Branch is trending in the right direction considering she's improved her point production for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Harlee Everett, who posted nine points and five steals.
Buna smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 25 offensive rebounds. That's the most offensive boards they've posted since back in January.
Buna has been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 12-7 record this season. As for Anahuac, their loss dropped their record down to 0-3.
Anahuac was taken down by Buna 61-32 in their previous matchup back in January. Can Anahuac avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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